Granny Square Pouch: Free Crochet Pattern

Granny square pouches are a simple and cute way to use granny squares of all designs, and they are a quick crochet project that most advanced beginners can do. You can use a variety of granny squares with this pattern, and it can be a perfect option to help you use up some scrap yarn. Whether you want to give it with or as a gift or use it for yourself, this small drawstring granny square bag is a project that you will want to make and save in your pattern stash!

I have really been loving experimenting with different styles of granny squares lately and with different patterns for them. Among the experiments, I thought of creating this granny square pouch pattern from the Flower Granny Square pattern I used in my Petal Pocket Hanger pattern. When I created this pattern, I really fell in love with it, and this is just the first of many design ideas that will be coming in the future.

This pouch is the perfect size for kids to use, or it could be used to hold small items as well. I am imagining using it for a small snack bag, for tissues, for crayons and paper, or even for some face scrubbies when you are on the go! Really, the possibilities for how to use this little drawstring pouch are many, and you could make the flower center, petals, and background match your own color preferences. Plus, if you are using it as a gift, you could match it to the rest of the colors in the gift or have it stand alone as a small favor with some chocolates or other treats inside.

Now, what I really love about this pattern is that it can truly be made with whatever style of granny square that you prefer. If you don’t love the Flower Granny Square, then you have lots of options! You could use the solid granny square, the granny stitch square, or any other variation you know and love. The whole idea is to use a pattern you love and make it the focal point of the whole design. Now, you will want to make sure to adjust accordingly, but I’ll be giving you notes throughout the pattern to help you along.

Now, let’s get crocheting!

Supplies

• H/8 5mm hook, or hook to meet gauge
• 40-45 yards worsted weight, cotton yarn (this is total amount; you can use smaller amounts when using multiple colors)
• Yarn Needle
• Stitch Markers

Gauge:

The finished dimensions of one granny square should come to a 4 inch square.

Notes:

ch – Chain

ch sp – Chain Space

dc – Double Crochet

mr – Magic Ring

puff st – Puff Stitch

sc – Single Crochet

sl st – Slip Stitch

st – Stitch

• Written in US terms.
• Puff St: You will need to create a puff st with 9 loops. *Yarn over, insert your hook into the st, yarn over, and pull through*; repeat between * for a total of 4 times or until you have 9 loops on the hook. Then yarn over, and pull through all the loops.
• Chain(s) at the beginning of rounds/rows do not count as a sc st. 
• Ch 2 spaces at the corners of granny squares do not count as stitches.
• Ch 2 for the dc round does count as a stitch.
• Repeat the directions in the asterisks (*) around as many times as specified.
• Total st count for each round will be in the parentheses.
• The right side is the side that is facing you while you crochet for the granny squares.
• Resources: Puff stitch Video Tutorial & Granny Square Video Tutorial & Granny Square Pouch Pattern Tutorial (below)

Directions:

Make 2 of your granny squares, but do not fasten off the second one. Weave in the ends on the wrong side.

Finished Dimensions: 4 in. per side

Create a mr.

1. Sc 6 into the mr (6). Sl st in first sc of the round to join. Ch 1.
2. Sc 2 in each st around (12). Sl st in first sc of the round to join. Ch 1.
3. *Puff st, ch 1*; repeat from * to * around in each st (12 puff sts, 12 ch). Sl st in first puff st to join. Ch 1.
4. Sc in the same st as ch 1. Ch 2, sc in the next 6 sts, ch 2, sc in the next 6 sts, ch 2, sc in the next 6 sts, ch 2, sc in the next 5 sts, sl st to first sc of the round, and slip st into the first ch sp of the round. (24 sc, + 4 ch sp)
5. Ch 3, *sc in same ch sp, sc across side, sc in next ch sp, ch 2*; repeat on all sides, and finish with a sc in the ch sp where you placed your first sc of this round. (pictures below) Then sl st in the first ch sp from this round. (32 sc, + 4 ch sp)
6. Round 6-8: Repeat step 5; fasten off, and weave in ends. (Stitch Counts Below)

Row	Stitch Count
5	32
6	40
7	48
8	56

Pouch Assembly:

1. Place the 2 granny squares on top of one another with the right sides facing out.
2. Use the stitch markers to “pin” the corners of the squares together.
3. Starting at the corner where you still have the yarn attached, sc the squares together. Be sure to sc first in the ch sp, in each st across the side, and then in the next ch sp. Crochet in both loops of each st. (16) Ch 1.
4. Remove the marker. Sc in the ch sp, sc in each st across the side, and sc in the ch sp. (16) Ch 1.
5. Repeat step 4 along the last side. Ch 2 at the end.
6. Along the final side, you will create a dc border around the opening. The ch 2 will be your first dc, dc in each ch sp and st all the way around. (32) Sl st to close. Fasten off and weave in ends.
7. With a new piece of yarn, ch 50 or 15 inches, and fasten off. This is your drawstring.
8. Starting in the middle of the front of your pouch, use the yarn needle to sew the drawstring back and forth in between the dc sts. Pull tight to close your pouch. Tie a bow, and you are finished!

I can’t wait to see your Granny Square Pouches! Don’t forget to share your lovely work and be sure to tag me @godsgiftofcreativity on Instagram or Facebook! Also, if you love this pattern, please like and share with a friend. It really means a lot! Keep creating!

-Chelsey